Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education

Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Education at St. John Fisher College is to provide a quality educational experience that prepares candidates for distinguished careers in their chosen profession and leadership roles in a diverse, rapidly changing, and increasingly technological society. To this end, we seek to do the following:

• Prepare highly capable and ethically responsible professional educators who are committed to improving educational conditions, opportunities, and outcomes for all students
• Prepare candidates who share the belief that all students can and will learn
• Prepare candidates who understand educational theory, research, best practices, and the use of various technologies, as well as how to apply this knowledge in diverse school settings and communities
• Prepare candidates to meet College, state, and national standards and requirements for graduation and certification